QEI News & Tips

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Accidentally leaving your holiday lights on overnight - or worse all day - can be expensive. Clark Griswold really did it up in the 1989 classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Kim Komando estimates it would cost about $3,456 to light Griswold's 25,000 bulbs...

Fire protection is one of the most valuable parts of a security or home automation system. What Is Monitored Fire Protection? A monitored smoke/fire detector is connected to a professionally-monitored system and as soon as smoke is detected, the monitoring station can...

“Scenes” offers the ability to control multiple devices with the touch of one button. This type of automation is ONLY available when multiple devices are controlled through ONE smartphone app, like a QEI Security & Technology system. Protect Your Family Program a...

Today’s home buyers don’t just want smart home technology, they expect it. “If a buyer under 35 walks into a home without a smart thermostat they’re walking out,” says Jim Hibbs, sales associate with Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group in Des Moises, Iowa. “If a home...

The number of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) security systems and products are growing and the options are tempting. But, DIY security isn’t for everyone. If your DIY security system doesn’t work right or isn’t installed right, it could be more of a pain than it is worth. There...

Quality Electric of the Coastal Carolinas and QEI Security & Technology are proud to sponsor the 2017 Savannah St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The raffle raised more than $600,000 in the fight against childhood cancer. Bridget Townsend of Midway, Ga. was the lucky...

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QEI Security, a leading home security provider in the Charleston, SC area, provides everything from basic home security systems with 24/7 monitoring to a 10-room whole-house audio system combining the top speaker brands like Sonos, Klipsch, and Leon. Did you know your security system is the foundation of a smart home? At a very affordable cost, you can control lighting, locks, thermostats, security cameras and more from one app on your smartphone.